David Marchant

David brings extensive experience to FOD with a career spanning more than 30 years in business and professional services. A Chartered Accountant by background, David has held CEO, CFO, and COO positions in a variety of organizations and industries, and has consulted with the government, private and not-for-profit sectors. David has also performed executive and non-executive director roles in both ASX-listed and other entities and has strong experience in turnarounds, restructuring, and the sale/purchase of businesses.

David is currently the Managing Director of Inform Economics, an economic and financial consultancy operating widely across government. Previous roles include turnaround CFO of Strathfield Group prior to its IPO on the ASX and CEO roles with UCMS (now Startek) and Pocketmail where he led the business from start-up through ASX listing.

David holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) from Sheffield University, UK, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.